Clinical trials
Acupuncture clinical trials
Below are recruiting acupuncture clinical trials, each written for real people, not researchers. We’re tracking 161 recruiting studies, each written for real people, not researchers, below.
Recruiting studies
- NCT07003763Recruiting
Electroacupuncture for depression in cancer patients
This trial tests whether electroacupuncture can help treat depression caused by cancer or its treatments. It may be a safe option for people who have not tried acupuncture before and are not currently receiving active cancer treatments.
ShanghaiAges 18–75 - NCT05997992Recruiting
Electroacupuncture for overactive bladder in women
This study tests whether adding electroacupuncture (a type of acupuncture with mild electrical pulses) to usual care can help control overactive bladder symptoms in women. If you are a woman aged 20–80 with overactive bladder and haven't tried certain treatments before, you may be eligible.
New Taipei CityAges 20–80 - NCT06978816Recruiting
Ear pressure points plus pain meds for kidney stone relief
This study tests whether pressing specific points on the ear, along with pain medicine, can relieve kidney stone pain faster than pain medicine alone. It's designed for people with confirmed kidney stones and moderate to severe pain who haven't taken pain relievers recently.
Shanghai, Shanghai MunicipalityAges 18–75 - NCT06978335Enrolling by invitation
Acupoint stimulation for better wound pain relief after surgery
This study tests if gentle stimulation of acupoints (like acupressure or a small device) can ease pain from a surgical wound. It is for adults who are having a surgery with a long incision and will be using a pain pump afterward.
Taipei, Peitou DistAges 18 years+ - NCT06931743Recruiting
Electrical stimulation for pain after thyroid surgery
This trial tests if electrical stimulation can help reduce pain after thyroid surgery. It is for people who have at least moderate pain after their operation.
Shanghai, Changning DistrictAges 18 years+ - NCT06910540Recruiting
Acu-TENS for pain and stress in IVF
This trial tests if acu-TENS, a needle-free acupressure device, can reduce pain and stress in women before and during an embryo transfer procedure. It's designed for women going through IVF treatment.
Hong KongAges 18 years+ - NCT06828679Recruiting
AI system to improve arm recovery after stroke
This trial tests whether an AI-powered system can help improve arm movement in people who had a stroke 1 to 6 months ago. It uses electrical stimulation to activate muscles and may lead to better recovery.
Hong Kong, Sha TinAges 65–80 - NCT05530512Recruiting
Acupuncture for mild to moderate high blood pressure
This study tests whether acupuncture can help lower blood pressure in people with mild to moderate hypertension. You may be asked to join because you meet age and blood-pressure ranges and have a normal heart screening ECG.
Irvine, CaliforniaAges 45–75 - NCT06703671Recruiting
Acupuncture for disc-related low back pain
This trial tests whether electroacupuncture (a type of acupuncture with mild electric pulses) can help people with low back pain caused by a damaged disc. If you have had back pain for at least a month and have not had certain other treatments recently, you may be eligible.
Beijing, Beijing MunicipalityAges 18–70 - NCT06584409Recruiting
Laser Acupuncture vs Standard for Migraine – Blood Test Study
This trial tests whether laser acupuncture can help migraines by checking two substances in your blood (MMP2 and CGRP). You may be able to join if you have migraines and are not pregnant.
Taichung, TaichangAges 18 years+ - NCT06580197Recruiting
Ear acupuncture after belly surgery to help recovery
This trial looks at whether ear acupuncture can help people recover after major abdominal surgeries like Whipple, pancreatectomy, or subtotal gastrectomy. It may help reduce digestive problems by tracking a substance called AAT (alpha-1 antitrypsin).
Beijing, Beijing MunicipalityAges 40–70 - NCT06534125Recruiting
Acupuncture to prevent joint pain from hormone therapy in Black women
This study tests whether acupuncture can prevent joint pain caused by a common hormone therapy pill (aromatase inhibitor) in Black women who have finished treatment for early-stage breast cancer.
Atlanta, GeorgiaAges 18 years+ - NCT06327542Recruiting
Group pain management in primary care clinics
This trial tests a group-based program to help people with chronic pain manage their symptoms. It is offered in primary care clinics that serve underinsured communities, and sessions are available in English or Spanish.
San Francisco, CaliforniaAges 18 years+ - NCT06284993Recruiting
Acupuncture for chronic heel pain: testing different schedules
This study tests whether acupuncture given at different frequencies (how often you get it) can help relieve chronic heel pain from plantar fasciitis. It may help you if you've had persistent pain for at least 6 months and have not tried certain recent treatments.
BeijingAges 18–75 - NCT06157866Recruiting
Cognitive training with acupuncture for fibromyalgia pain
This study tests whether a type of mental training (cognitive training) can help your brain respond better to acupuncture for fibromyalgia pain. You would receive acupuncture while doing a thinking task, and the study will use brain scans to see how your brain changes.
Charlestown, MassachusettsAges 18–65 - NCT05982223Recruiting
Integrative medicine for lymphoma survivors in early remission
This study explores how integrative medicine (such as nutrition, mind-body practices, or supplements) might help people recover and improve well-being after finishing lymphoma treatment. It is for patients who are in remission for less than one year.
HaifaAges 18 years+ - NCT04940780Recruiting
Integrative symptom care during ongoing cancer treatment
This trial offers an integrative therapy program aimed at helping people with symptoms while they are actively receiving cancer treatment. It may help by combining supportive treatments over 8 weekly visits, but you must be able and willing to attend them all.
JerusalemAges 18 years+
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Common questions
- Are there clinical trials for acupuncture?
- Yes. Clin2 currently lists 161 recruiting acupuncture studies from the U.S. registry, each rewritten for real people, not researchers, so you can see what it’s testing and who it’s for.
- How do I know if I qualify for a acupuncture trial?
- Each study lists its eligibility criteria — rules about age, diagnosis, and prior treatments. On every Clin2 trial page we explain these in words written for real people and offer a short, optional pre-screen for a fit read. The study team makes the final decision.
- Does it cost anything to join a acupuncture trial?
- Using Clin2 is always free. Many trials cover the cost of the study treatment and related visits; some reimburse travel. The study team explains exactly what’s covered before you decide.
Related conditions
Clin2 helps you find and understand clinical trials and does not provide medical advice. Study data comes from ClinicalTrials.gov. Talk with your doctor about whether a specific trial is right for you.